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Commons debates South African reform (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster on the first Commons debate on F. W. De Klerk’s historic speech which announced the lifting of the 30 year ban on the ANC and the releasing of leading black...
Calls for Clockwork orange inquiry (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
There’s been a fresh appeal for an inquiry into claims that members of the security forces carried out a campaign of disinformation against politicians in the 1970s over Northern Ireland (the Colin...
Embryo research discussed in the House of Lords (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Embryo research is discussed in a House of Lords debate, they eventually voted to allow it for medical research. Lord (Peter) Rawlinson claims the practice is immoral, whilst Lord (David) Ennals, Lord...
Debate on European immigration (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Des Fahy reports from Westminster on a late night debate on the European Community regulation that allows free movement for workers around the continent. Parliamentary speeches by Alistair Darling; Jonathan...
Clockwork Orange debate (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster on a Parliamentary debate about an alleged right-wing smear campaign against British politicians in the 1970s, codenamed Clockwork Orange. The allegations were made by...
Parliamentary debate on South Africa sanctions (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Elena Curti reports from Westminster on a Parliamentary debate about South African sanctions, following the release from prison in South Africa of ANC leader, Nelson Mandela. Includes speeches by Gerald...
PM’s Questions on Nelson Mandela release (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Peter Spencer reports from Westminster on Prime Minister’s Question Time following the release from prison in South Africa of ANC leader, Nelson Mandela. Includes speeches by speaker, Bernard Weatherill;...
Commons debates poll tax (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Paul Rowley reports on a Commons debate on the poll tax (community charge) which is to be a key issue at the council elections in 2 months time, with parties blaming each other for the high charges set....
Thatcher grilling on poll tax (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Elena Curti reports from Westminster on Prime Minister’s Question Time, during which Margaret Thatcher faced questions on the poll tax and European economic union, prior to local elections (03/05/90)....
Heath criticises Thatcher (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Paul Rowley reports on a speech at the LSE by former Conservative prime minister, Edward Heath, which, it is claimed, has damaged the Party’s prospects in the forthcoming local elections (03/05/90). Edward...